Rebecca Leon
East Butler
Summary
Dynamic childcare professional with extensive experience at Doodlebugs Learning Academy, skilled in designing engaging lesson plans and fostering parent-teacher communication. Proven ability to enhance classroom organization and implement age-appropriate activities, ensuring children's safety and development. Adept at mentoring staff and conducting assessments to tailor educational approaches effectively.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Childcare Lead Teacher
Doodlebugs Learning Academy
10.2021 - 10.2025
- Designed interactive lesson plans to boost children's cognitive and social abilities.
- Facilitated daily activities promoting physical, emotional, and intellectual development.
- Mentored junior staff, enhancing teaching strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Implemented assessments to monitor student progress and identify individual learning needs.
Childcare Lead Teacher
Early Years Learning Center
02.2018 - 10.2021
- Developed engaging lesson plans to foster children's cognitive and social skills.
- Implemented assessments to monitor student progress and identify individual learning needs.
- Mentored junior staff, enhancing teaching strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Facilitated daily activities promoting physical, emotional, and intellectual development.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss children's development and address concerns effectively.
Live-Out Nanny
Maria Madison
02.2017 - 10.2021
- Developed engaging educational activities that promoted cognitive and social skills in children.
- Managed daily schedules, including meals, playtime, and educational sessions for optimal routine consistency.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's progress and any concerns or needs observed.
- Provided attentive care to children, ensuring safety and well-being during daily activities.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to foster a healthy living space for children.
Live-Out Nanny
Tanya Wilkinson
09.2012 - 06.2017
- Provided attentive care to children, ensuring safety and well-being during daily activities.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to foster a healthy living space for children.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's progress and any concerns or needs observed.
- Managed daily schedules, including meals, playtime, and educational sessions for optimal routine consistency.
- Developed engaging educational activities that promoted cognitive and social skills in children.
Lead Childcare Teacher
Ymca of Butler
08.2008 - 06.2012
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans to promote child development and learning.
- Conducted assessments to monitor student progress and adjust curricula as needed.
- Mentored new teachers, fostering professional growth and enhancing teaching techniques.
- Supervised classroom activities, ensuring safety and adherence to established guidelines.
Education
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Butler County Community College
Butler, PA06.1986
Skills
- Classroom organization
- Parent-teacher communication
- CPR training
- Documentation and reporting
- Age-appropriate activities
- Early childhood education
Certification
CPR certification april 2024-2026
Child infant CPR/AED
First aid certification April 2024-2026
Child infant pediatric firstaod
Fire safety certification April 2024-2026
Timeline
Childcare Lead Teacher
Doodlebugs Learning Academy
10.2021 - 10.2025
Childcare Lead Teacher
Early Years Learning Center
02.2018 - 10.2021
Live-Out Nanny
Maria Madison
02.2017 - 10.2021
Live-Out Nanny
Tanya Wilkinson
09.2012 - 06.2017
Lead Childcare Teacher
Ymca of Butler
08.2008 - 06.2012
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Butler County Community College